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California Institute of Technology Archives

The Caltech Archives were formally established in 1968 to serve as the collective memory of the California Institute of Technology. Our mission is to preserve and make accessible the institutional records, personal papers, documents, artifacts and pictorial materials that tell the school's history.

The Archives' unique research collections in the history of science and technology range from the time of Copernicus to today. They are available to the campus community for instructional and research purposes, as well as to qualified non-campus users by appointment.

The Caltech Archives' holdings include a wide range of materials, from manuscripts to photographs, to audio-visual materials, books, fine art, and artifacts.

Collection materials include:
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* Oral Histories
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Caltech Archives
Mail Code 015A-74
Caltech
Pasadena, California 91125
Telephone: (626) 395-2704
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California Light and Sound
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californialightandsound
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Reflecting Telescopes--Palomar, Mount (Calif.)--History
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Alternative Titles : Palomar Construction, Palomar Archives 2 and Palomar Archives 3 Description : Part 1 includes footage of all aspects of the construction of the Palomar 200-inch Hale Telescope. Part 2 includes footage of the 200" mirror, its grinding and cleaning. Follows the mirror through loading onto flatbed truck and transportation from Caltech to Palomar mountain. Part 3 begins with views of the site, vignettes on the engineers and proceeds to detail the contruction of the dome....
Topics: californialightandsound, Palomar, Mount (Calif.), Reflecting Telescopes--Palomar, Mount...
California Institute of Technology Archives
by E. Hoge; S. Zipser for the California Institute of Technology
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Description : Feature film about the building and use of the 200" telescope. Includes footage of Hubble, Humason, Rule, Porter, Max Mason, John Anderson, Marcus Brown, DuBridge, Bowen and technicians working on mirror. With sky picture and animation sequences demonstrating how optical (reflecting) telescope works. Source : 1 Tape of 1: Betacam (film-to-video transfer) Collection : Palomar Observatory motion pictures collection Rights : Public domain. No restrictions on use. Digitized by...
Topics: californialightandsound, Reflecting Telescopes--Palomar, Mount (Calif.)--History
California Institute of Technology Archives
by National Educational Television and Radio Corporation
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Description : Covers both the history of the building of the telescope, especially the mirror, and the operation of the telescope from its dedication in 1948 until the date of the film. Includes footage of the casting of the mirror at Corning. Astronomers who appear in the film are Ira Bowen (who also narrates), Edwin Hubble, Milton Humason, Bruce Rule; also footage of Russell Porter and some of his drawings. There are voice-overs by George McCauley and Melvin Johnson. Source : 1 Reel of 1:...
Topics: californialightandsound, Reflecting Telescopes - Palomar, Mount (Calif.) - History, California,...
California Institute of Technology Archives
by California Institute of Technology
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Description : Focuses on operation of the Palomar 200-inch Hale Telescope. Part 1: Establishing shots. Exterior views of landscape surrounding the dome of the 200-inch Hale Telescope on Palomar Mountain. Medium shot and close-up of dome rotating and dome slot opening. Part 2: Long shot, medium shot and close-up taken from floor of dome. Astronomer consults with night assistant at 200-inch control console. Astronomer starts to ascend stairs to elevator. Night assistant operates controls that...
Topics: californialightandsound, Reflecting Telescopes--Palomar, Mount (Calif.)--History
California Institute of Technology Archives
by North, Wheeler J.
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Description : Underwater footage taken in 1959 by Wheeler J. North, then a student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, of the formation of a submarine canyon near Cabo San Lucas. The purpose of the footage was to study how such underwater geologic formations occur. Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection : Finding Aid for the Wheeler J. North Papers 1959-1999 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its...
Topics: californialightandsound, Submarine geology, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Cabo San Lucas...
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by Burrod, Bill
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Series : The Challenging Sea Description : Documentary produced as part of the TV series, The Challenging Sea, produced by Bill Burrud. Documents work done by Caltech professor Wheeler J. North under Dept of Agriculture program to study California kelp beds. Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection : Finding Aid for the Wheeler J. North Papers 1959-1999 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction...
Topics: californialightandsound, Kelps--California, Marine biology, Marine ecology Marine biology,...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The Tacoma Narrows Bridge tests took place in the wind tunnel at Caltech -Pasadena- in the Daniel Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory. The video investigates the causes of the Tacoma Narrow Bridge failure with a model of the entire span constructed to 1/234 scale. The von Karman papers include minutes of the committee that asked von Karman to carry the tests. This reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán's family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and...
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by von Karman, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán’s family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-158-2 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán's family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-162-2 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Note : Einstein section at 10:16 is originally from another reel . This copy of the footage was incorrectly flipped. Description : The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán's family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-161-7 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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by Centre Films
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Description : Footage of Gossamer Condor when won the Kremer prize with Bryan Allen and others. Call Number : Caltech 7-26.7 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : Laboratory test video of a normal composer flow. The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán’s family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-162-9 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a collection of footage covering von Kármán's family, travel, scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-158-9 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its...
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by Battjes, Carl
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Description : Footage taken after the Kremer flight. Note on original container : Nov 12 '77; Gossamer Condor; Carl Battjes, Portland, Ore. Call Number : Caltech 7-26.8 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán's family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-159-3 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Note : Original film extremely warped at beginning. Description : Research carried out at the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at Caltech with en Eiffel type wind tunnel. The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán’s family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-162-10 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage...
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California Institute of Technology Archives
by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán's family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-158-7; TVK-158-7a Source : 2 Reels of 2: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17,...
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by Rickson, Bill
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Note : Original film is faded to red. Description : Footage of Bryan Allen flying Gossamer Condor. Call Number : Caltech 7-26.3 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks....
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by Unknown
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Description : Footage of Paul MacCready et al. testing HARP, balloons, etc. Testing done in California. Note on original film leader : HARP-8, July 4, 1960, Field Test. Call Number : Caltech 7-26.2 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a collection of footage covering Von Kármán's family, travel, scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-161-10 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its...
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by Unknown
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Description : Footage of Bryan Allen flying Gossamer Condor at Shafter airport for Kremer prize. Call Number : Caltech 7-26.6 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : On Richard Feynman Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on...
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California Institute of Technology Archives
by Mastropaolo, Joe
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Description : Footage of the Gossamer Condor. Notes in original container : Joe Mastropaulo Film, Blown up from 8mm to 16mm so use slowest projection speed. Jack Lambie Flying - 00:00:22 Taras [Kiceniute] Flying - 00:01:09 Joe M - 00:01:17 Crash - 00:02:46 Start Over Pole - 00:03:32 Paul Instructs Joe M - 00:04:47 Chet [Kire] Flies - 00:05:22 ? Flies - 00:05:54 End Call Number : Caltech 7-26.4 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights...
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California Institute of Technology Archives
by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a collection of footage covering Von Karman's family, travel, scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-158-11 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its...
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California Institute of Technology Archives
by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : The reel is part of a series of footage covering von Kármán's family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage. The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-158-12 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In...
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by von Kármán, Theodore, 1881-1963
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Description : In this reel (part of a series of footage covering von Kármán's family, his travels, his meeting with scientists and technical footage), von Kármán meets with Caltech's biochemist professor Henry Borsook . The films were made by von Kármán himself or by family members and friends. Call Number : TVK-158-14 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 8mm Series Title : Theodore von Kármán Film Footage Collection Guide : Papers of Theodore von Kármán Rights : Copyright status unknown. This...
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California Institute of Technology Archives
by [Centre Films]
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Description : Footage of Gossamer Condor when won the Kremer prize with Bryan Allen and others. Call Number : Caltech 7-26.5 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : Caltech Almanac segments Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the...
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by Unknown
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Description : Footage of men flying LARP planes in grassy area. Flying in California. Note on original film leader : Planning and Organization Call Number : Caltech 7-26.1 Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Collection Guide : The Paul B. MacCready Papers ca. 1930-2002 Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : History in film Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Note : Video dropouts as on original tape. Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : Science fraud Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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by California Institute of Technology
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Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : The speaker is Robert R. Wark, Director of Art Collections at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens and instructor of art history at Caltech. Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and...
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Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : DNA studies Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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by California Institute of Technology
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Note : Gap in program from 00:23:28-00:23:39 on Part 1. Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : Dr. David Goodstein "What the Mechanical Universe is all About". An educational television program is being shown during the lecture and the speaker interrupts it periodically to speak about it. Film presentation through 00:11:39 on part 2. Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its...
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Source: 1 Tape of 1: 1/8 inch audio cassette
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by California Institute of Technology
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Note : Silent in places. Description : Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas had been spending 4 days (1/31-2/3 1956) as guest in Caltech's Leaders of America program. Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is...
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by California Institute of Technology; National Public Radio; City of Pasadena's Government Channel
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : Archeology from Space Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves...
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Note : Previously transferred from film to VHS. Tacoma Narrows Bridge newsreel at beginning of tape. "Wind Tunnel Tests of Tacoma Narrows Bridge Model" begins at 00:05:57. Description : Footage of Tacoma Narrows Bridge construction, collapse, and finally, testing of model in Caltech Wind Tunnel. It features also, William Zisch (manager of Aerojet) with navy, and other footage of the 10' wind tunnel, including Clark Millikan (Caltech professor of aeronautics). Additional Description :...
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California Institute of Technology Archives
by Hatcher, J. B.
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Description : Donor J. Hatcher took campus shots during his undergraduate period at Caltech, 1927-1930, with his Sept camera. Source : 1 Reel of 1: Film: 16mm Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is accessible for purposes of education and research....
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by California Institute of Technology
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Note : Slides are very dark, and audio is occasionally distorted. Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : Stephen Hawking introduces John Preskill, Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics, who gives a lecture on "Quantum Information and Quantum Computation" Source : 1 Tape of 1: S-VHS Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : Kip S. Thorne, Ph.D. "Wormholes Through Hyperspace and Travel Through Time" Source : 2 Tapes of 2: 3/4 inch videotape Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is accessible for...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : The Hubble space telescope Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Note : Program begins at 00:01:34. Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : Don L. Johnson Professor of Geophysics, Caltech "The Inside of Earth: A Top-Down Approach to Deep-Earth Science" Source : 1 Tape of 1: Betacam SP Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Note : Program recorded at low level. Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : The speaker is Ken Libbrecht, Professor of Physics at Caltech. Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is accessible for purposes of education and...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : Edward C. Stone, Ph.D. "Voyager at Neptune" Source : 1 Tape of 1: 3/4 inch videotape Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is accessible for purposes of education and research....
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Note : Program begins at 00:02:46 on Part 1 and 00:01:22 on Part 2. Another program can be heard faintly under primary program. Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Additional Title : Color Blind Justice Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : The speaker is Dr. Amnon Yariv, recipient of the 2010 National Medal of Science and Martin and Eileen Summerfield Professor of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering at Caltech. Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights,...
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Note : Program level varies as on original tape. Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : The speaker is Dr. Kip S. Thorne, Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech. Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : David Goodstein, Ph.D. and Judith R. Goodstein, Ph.D. "Earnest Watson and the Amazing Liquid Air Show" Source : 1 Tape of 1: S-VHS Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is...
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Note : Previously transferred from film to VHS. Series Title : Caltech Footage Description : The footage shows people and areas of Pasadena and Caltech in 1942. In specific: Rose Parade floats; Robert Millikan (first Caltech President and 1923 Nobel prize laureate) and William V. Houston on the Caltech Olive Walk; Throop Hall (former campus hall of administration); Caltech students; Robert Millikan and others at Pacific Electric Railway station in Pasadena; arrival and departure of red car....
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Additional Title : Caltech Centennial Campaign Dinner Description : 700 glittering guests including Nobel prize winners, industry executives and Caltech faculty, students and benefactors, gathered at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel to help celebrate Caltech's 100th birthday. Walter Cronkite, at the time anchorman for the CBS Evening News, was master of ceremonies and narrated highlights of Caltech's first 100 years. Distinguished Caltech faculty Harry Gray, Leroy Hood, Carver Mead and Edward...
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Note : Program recorded at low level. Another program can be heard faintly under primary program. Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of...
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Series : Air Talk: The Caltech Edition Description : AirTalk is the longest-running daily talk show in Southern California, aired for the first time on April, 1985. Starting in 1988, the talk show hosted by Larry Mantle, was devoted to Caltech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the third Wednesday of every month and had the title "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition". The first broadcast of "AirTalk: The Caltech Edition" took to the airwaves on January 20, 1988. The program was aired...
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Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : The speaker is Dr. Paul B. MacCready, aeronautical engineer and Caltech alumnus. Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is accessible for purposes of education and research. Transmission...
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Series : The Earnest C. Watson Caltech Lecture Series Description : William A. Fowler, 1983 Nobel laureate in Physics gives the lecture "The Case of the Missing Solar Neutrinos" Rights : Copyright status unknown. This work may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, its reproduction may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. This work is accessible for purposes...
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